A little maid of Ticonderoga
Alice Turner Curtis
A little maid of Ticonderoga
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alice Turner Curtis
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Faith Carew isn’t just any colonial girl—she’s a brave little maid who helps shape history! When she teams up with the daring Colonel Ethan Allen, every moment is packed with adventure and courage. What will happen when their plans to capture Fort Ticonderoga put them right in the heart of the American Revolution?
Quick Assessment
Set during the American Revolution, this historical fiction follows young Faith Carew as she supports Colonel Ethan Allen’s mission to capture Fort Ticonderoga. The story offers an engaging introduction to colonial history for middle-grade readers, highlighting themes of bravery and patriotism without graphic content. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides educational value alongside exciting adventure.
Why we rated A little maid of Ticonderoga 9LE
A little maid of Ticonderoga is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 188 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A little maid of Ticonderoga works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate A little maid of Ticonderoga as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, A little maid of Ticonderoga explores historical, adventure, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 155709330X
- Pages
- 188
- Publisher
- Library of Alexandria
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction